Prey depletion is a problem for many orca populations, as is biocontamination, increasing ship traffic, harassment, conflict with fisheries, habitat loss, risk of oil spills, and noise pollution. In some regions â Greenland, Japan, Indonesia, and some Caribbean islands â they are still victims of whaling efforts.
Fruits and vegetables are concentrated sources of phytonutrients; other plant foods like whole grains, legumes/beans, nuts and seeds, and herbs and spices also contain phytonutrients.
Foods containing phytoestrogens include beans, soy products, peas, lentils, and whole grains and seeds, especially flaxseed, rye and millet. Lignans, isoflavones and coumestans have been the most carefully studied.soflavone supplements, such as daidzein and genistein, are widely available. Health benefits attributed to a diet rich in phytoestrogens include relief from menopausal symptoms and lowered risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer.